20
MAINTENANCE
Check Tire Pressure
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown
provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire
life.
Size
PSI
bar
15 x 6.0-6
12-14
0,82-0,96 bar
20 x 10.0-8
10
0,68 bar
5. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of baking
soda and water.
6. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
7. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment.
Secure with the battery hold-down rod and wingnut
and washer.
8. Re-attach the battery cables, positive cables and cover
first then the negative cables.
9. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Figure 9
D
E
C
A
B
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Battery Maintenance
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables, dis-
connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it
LAST. If not done in this order, the positive termi-
nal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cables
first (A
, Figure 9) then the cover and positive cables (
B
).
2. Loosen the wingnut and washer (
D
).
3. Pivot the hold-down rod (C
) up and away from battery.
Secure to steering tower.
4. Remove the battery (
E
).
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the
Operator Safety
section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the bat
-
tery; the gasses coming from it are highly explo-
sive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.
Charging the Battery
Not
for
Reproduction